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Maria downgraded to tropical storm
— Maria on Tuesday afternoon was downgraded to a tropical storm as it brings strong winds and rip tides to the North Carolina coast. Tune in to WRAL news now for the latest forecast and a live report from the Outer Banks.

Lawmakers want control over earned interest on state funds

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Lawmakers are considering a change to state policy that would retain control over the interest nonprofits earn with state dollars. While the scrutiny is focused on the Rural Center, the move could impact all state-funded entities.